Johnathan Kao, MD, MPH
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Johnathan Kao, MD, MPH

  • Pediatrics|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Downtown Los Angeles Primary & Specialty Care | 700 West 7th Street, Suite S270, Los Angeles, CA 90017

About

Dr. Johnathan Kao is a primary care physician who practices in downtown LA. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and his clinical interests include primary care for all ages, preventative care, HIV management and prevention, and LGBTQ+ health.

Dr. Kao received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine where he also completed a certificate in Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved. He completed his residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He then went on to do additional training through the HIV Clinical Leadership Program at LAC+USC where he provided care for patients living with HIV through the county health clinics, jail system, and street medicine teams.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Kao enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and exploring local bookstores.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2020
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowship

HIV Clinical Leadership Program, LAC+USC Medical Center, 2022

Residency

Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, 2020

Degree

MD, Michigan State Univ College of Human Medicine, 2016

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
181 total ratings | 17 reviews
5.0
October 31, 2024
Great experience overall!
5.0
October 22, 2024
Dr. Kao is amazing. He has excellent knowledge and bedside manner
5.0
October 18, 2024
Doctor answered my questions in full and even provided options. Attentive and seemed engaged. Great interaction with doctor.
5.0
October 15, 2024
Dr. Kao and his staff is the best! Thanks for helping me especially with my short term disability paperwork.
5.0
October 11, 2024
Like my Doctor.